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Lomax legal wrangle ends Storm boss's NRL trip to Vegas
Melbourne Storm chairman Matt Tripp testifies in person over legal dispute involving Zac Lomax's contested transfer amid allegations of pressure tactics and contract disputes.
- Storm chairman Matt Tripp was ordered to testify in person on Tuesday after the hearing started on Monday at the NSW Supreme Court, with a video link rejected.
- Parramatta began legal proceedings to stop Lomax because his release depended on their written consent, and Melbourne has made multiple offers including indemnification and salary-cap relief.
- Explosive court documents show Justin Rodski sent a text urging Andrew Abdo to `apply the blow torch on parramatta`, while Parramatta seeks texts, emails, contracts and deeds of release for six players; the NRL must provide materials by Friday.
- Tripp has given up a planned Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas executive box appearance to testify for hours on Tuesday, while Melbourne Storm indemnifies Zac Lomax and seeks swift court resolution.
- Parramatta alleges the NRL has sided with Melbourne and Tripp's Las Vegas trip until March 11 could delay proceedings until March 13.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
14%
R 29%
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